Lots of mildly interesting committee work going on this week, in lots of different areas.
Monday, May 11, 2026
3:15pm Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District Commission Executive Director Performance Review Subcommittee Virtual, Maintenance Facility Training Room
- Project Update and Discussion with MGT
4:00pm Facilities Programs and Fees Subcommittee (Parks) Virtual
- Approving the Capitol City Band Fee Modification
- Approving the Southside Raiders Fee Modification
- Informational presentation regarding Warner Park Community Recreation Center KNOW Program partnership with the Madison Parks Foundation
- Informational Presentation by Park Rangers
- Discussion Regarding 2026 Facilities Programs and Fees Subcommittee Work Plan
4:30pm Finance Committee Virtual
- Submitting the appointment of Rachel Darken for confirmation of a five-year term as Fleet Service Superintendent.
- Create two 0.75 FTE limited term Senior Center Program Coordinator (CG18, R4) positions in the Community Development Division budget.
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a Purchase and Sale Agreement and Lease between the City of Madison and The Salvation Army or their successors and assigns, for the purchase of the property located at 3030 Darbo Drive in the City of Madison, and leaseback period subsequent to closing. (District 15)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a lease for a 36-month term beginning June 1, 2026 between the City of Madison and Oakleaf Properties I LLC for the property at 2041 S Stoughton Rd for Clerks Office storage. (District 16)
- Seeking Common Council approval of the 2026-2027 Annual Arts Grants awards as recommended by the Madison Arts Commission.
- Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Mad City Ski Team, Inc. to use portions of Law Park and the adjacent Lake Monona lake bed for water ski shows, practices, lessons and other special events for the years of 2026-2028. (District 4)
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a three-year lease agreement, with one subsequent three-year renewal term, between the City of Madison and NewBridge Madison, Inc., allowing for the use of a portion of the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for not-for-profit community services and related administrative use. (District 12)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a sole service contract with Madison Development Corp. to administer a Small Cap TIF loan program to provide financial assistance to small businesses located within eligible Tax Increment Districts. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a development agreement to fund a $1,666,000 Tax Incremental Finance Loan that was authorized in the 2026 EDD Capital Budget in (TID 53) to Wash Franklin, LLC, or its assigns to construct approximately 222 units of affordable housing and approximately 68 parking stalls located at 501 E. Washington Avenue in a proposed boundary amendment to Tax Incremental District (TID) 53 (District 6)
- Supporting and approving the City of Madison’s application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) by the Vision Zero team for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation grant, the acceptance of the grant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with USDOT or its designee, if awarded the grant (Citywide).
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute an agreement with Roth Professional Solutions for planning, design, and engineering services for replacement of the Lake Forest Lift Station (L.S. 39) (District 13).
- Authorizing the Mayor and the City Clerk to execute Amendment No. 4 to the existing Purchase of Services contract between the City of Madison and Brown and Caldwell for engineering services for the Wingra Proper Watershed Study. (District 5, District 10, District 11, District 13, District 14)
- Authorizing the City to execute a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for continued project development and other engineering services associated with N-S Bus Rapid Transit and authorizing expenditure of an additional $6,000,000 for the services.
- Authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a Cooperative Agreement 2026 Renewal with the Capital Area Regional Planning Commission for the investigation of water resources within the City of Madison through the Dane County Cooperative Water Resources Monitoring Program. Said Agreement renewal covers the period of 1/1/26 thru 12/31/26. (Citywide)
- Authorizing the City to execute a field use agreement with the Madison Ultimate Frisbee League use of certain athletic fields in City parks as set forth in the Agreement, and continue contributions to established segregated non-reverting fund and a fee structure that supports the shared goals of supporting the use of the City’s park space and providing quality maintenance of the City’s athletic fields for the years of 2026-2030.
- Authorizing the Parks Division to apply for a grant through the Brownfields Grant Program from the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation for the Olbrich Park – North Parcel Site Remediation Project, the Mayor and City Clerk to sign the resulting grant agreement if awarded, and amending the 2026 Parks Division Capital Budget to allow for acceptance of up to $250,000, if awarded the grant. (District 15)
- Approving an Intergovernmental Agreement between the City of Madison and Dane County related to the operations of the men’s homeless shelter, located at 1904 Bartillon Drive, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign that Agreement; authorizing the Community Development Division (CDD) to accept up to $1,148,000 from Dane County to help fund the shelter’s operations in 2026; and amending CDD’s 2026 Adopted Operating Budget to recognize the receipt of those funds and authorize their expenditure. (District 12) Discussion Item
- Overview of 2027 Capital Budget Requests
5:30pm Police and Fire Commission Virtual
- Fire Department Discussion Items
- Preliminary recommendation of the Fire Chief regarding promotions and schedule personnel file reviews (2 candidates)
- Discussion and potential action regarding Fire Department probationary status extension
- General status update on Fire Department retirements and resignations
- General status update on Firefighter Application Process
- General status update on Fire Department Recruit Academy
- General status report on Fire Department disciplinary matters
- Police Department Discussion Items
- Preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotions and schedule personnel file reviews (8 candidates)
- Consideration and possible action to add one (1) candidate to the Hiring List
- Discussion and potential action regarding Police Department probationary status extension
- General status update on Police Department retirements and resignations General status update on 2026 Pre-Service Academy
- General status report on Police Department disciplinary matters
- Closed Session
- Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion and report on personnel file review:
- Kevin McCarthy, Police Officer to Detective, effective May 3, 2026
- Contemplated closed session pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 19.85(1)(c) to discuss and take action, if appropriate, regarding employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility; specifically: Consider the preliminary recommendation of the Police Chief regarding promotion and report on personnel file review:
5:30pm Plan Commission Virtual
- 406 N Frances Street (District 2): Consideration of a conditional use in the Urban Mixed-Use (UMX) District for an outdoor eating area open after 9:00 PM, and consideration of a conditional use in the UMX district for an outdoor eating area with amplified sound, all to allow an outdoor eating area for a restaurant to operate after 9:00 PM with amplified outdoor sound.
- Approving a Certified Survey Map of property owned by Michael J. and Lisa Koch Schuster located at 7021 Cottage Grove Road; District 16.
- Creating Section 28.022-00751 of the Madison General Ordinances to change the zoning of property located at 7901-7913 East Buckeye Road and 7102-7270 Maahic Way from PD (Planned Development) District, CC-T (Commercial Corridor-Transitional) District and CN (Conservancy) District to Amended PD (GDP) (Planned Development-General Development Plan) District and creating Section 28.022-00752 to approve a Specific Implementation Plan. (District 16)
- Creating Section 28.022-00750 of the Madison General Ordinances to approve an Amended Specific Implementation Plan of a Planned Development District for property located at 5817 Halley Way (District 3). AND 5817 Halley Way (District 3): Consideration of a conditional use in the PD (Planned Development) District for outdoor recreation (pickleball court) to serve a five-story, 97-unit multi-family dwelling.
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
4:30pm Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee (Parks) Virtual
- Habitat Stewardship Subcommittee Chair Election
- 2025 Parks Pesticide Report
- Informational overview of Habitat Management Plan for Heritage Sanctuary Conservation Park
- Presentation on Tick Control Research Methods
Wednesday, May 13, 2026
3:00pm Sister City Collaboration Committee Public Relations Work Group Virtual
- No agenda
5:00pm Transportation Commission Virtual
- Supporting and approving the City of Madison’s application to the US Department of Transportation (USDOT) by the Vision Zero team for a Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Implementation grant, the acceptance of the grant, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute a grant agreement with USDOT or its designee, if awarded the grant (Citywide).
- Authorizing the City to execute a contract with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., for continued project development and other engineering services associated with N-S Bus Rapid Transit and authorizing expenditure of an additional $6,000,000 for the services.
- Approving roadway geometry for Regent Street (Randall Avenue to Park Street) (District 8, District 13) On 4/22/26 BPW recommended to the Common Council – and on 5/5/26 the Common Council approved referring this resolution back to the Transportation Commission on 5/13/26 for further discussion of the Regent Street lane configuration between Brooks Street and Park Street and Mills St. between College Ct and Bowen Ct.
- Odana Rd & S Whitney Way Highway Safety Improvement (HSIP) Project Update
5:30pm Madison Arts Commission Virtual
- 2026 Youth Poet Laureate –
- Readings by Youth Poet Laureate applicants
- Select the 2026 Madison Youth Poet Laureate
- Possible Closed Session–Arts Commission may convene in closed session pursuant to Wis. Stats. 19.85(1)(c) to consider employment, promotion, compensation or performance evaluation data of any public employee over which the governmental body has jurisdiction or exercises responsibility. The Committee may reconvene in open session immediately following any such closed session.
- Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence
- Review applications & Select the new Thurber Park Artist-in-Residence
- Madison Public Market Art Plan
- Review stairwell wall proposals & Vote
- 2026 BLINK Commissions
- Review Erica Pinigis BLINK proposal & Vote
- Review Aaron Konkol BLINK proposal & Vote
- Social Practice Art Call
- Review new applicants & Vote
- The Triangle Redevelopment Art Plan
- Review Public Art Standing Committee’s recommendations for the Triangle Phase I public art proposals & Vote.
- Madison LakeWay Public Art
- Review the Madison LakeWay Public Art Selection Ad Hoc Committee’s finalist recommendations & Vote.
- 2026 Administrative Updates
- Hawthorne Sound Art unveiling
- Upcoming LakeWay Public Art project artist talks
- Make Music Madison
- FoMAC Public Market Sneak Peek
- 2026 Press and Publicity
6:30pm Board of Park Commissioners Parks Lakeside Offices
- Reports
- President of the Park Commission
- Approving Park Commission Resident Appointment to the Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee of the Board of Park Commissioners
- Superintendent of Parks
- Accepting the May 2026 Superintendent’s Report
- Accepting the Report of the April 22, 2026 Parks Long Range Planning Subcommittee Minutes
- Informational Presentation of Olbrich Botanical Garden’s Comprehensive Master Plan Final Plan
- Informational Presentation Regarding Draft Master Plan for Odana Hills Golf Course and Park (District 11).
- Informational Presentation on the Geophysical Study at Hartmeyer Roth Park (District 12)
- Informational Presentation Regarding the Properties Known as Thorstrand Estate Located within Marshall Park
- Approving Updated Board of Park Commissioners Rules of Procedure and Basic Policies (Citywide)
- Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming May 16, 2026 as Kids to Parks Day in the city of Madison
- Board of Park Commissioners proclaiming June 6, 2026 as Nature Everywhere Day in the City of Madison (Citywide)
- Approving Request from Alder Tishler to Recognize Oak Park Heights Park Little League Diamond as Michael Pressman Diamond and Allowing Temporary Installation of Banner for 2026 on Diamond Backstop
- Authorizing the City to execute an agreement with Mad City Ski Team, Inc. to use portions of Law Park and the adjacent Lake Monona lake bed for water ski shows, practices, lessons and other special events for the years of 2026-2028. (District 4)
- Authorizing the City to execute a field use agreement with the Madison Ultimate Frisbee League use of certain athletic fields in City parks as set forth in the Agreement, and continue contributions to established segregated non-reverting fund and a fee structure that supports the shared goals of supporting the use of the City’s park space and providing quality maintenance of the City’s athletic fields for the years of 2026-2030.
- Approving Madison Opera to extend Madison Park hours for Opera in the Park activities, including amplification, until 11:00 PM, Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Garner Park.
- Authorizing the City’s execution of a three-year lease agreement, with one subsequent three-year renewal term, between the City of Madison and NewBridge Madison, Inc., allowing for the use of a portion of the Warner Park Community Recreation Center for not-for-profit community services and related administrative use. (District 12)
- Adopting the Southeast Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 3, District 15, District 16)
- Adopting the Southwest Area Plan and the related Amendment to the Comprehensive Plan. (District 1, District 7, District 10, District 19, District 20)
- Informational Presentation from City Engineering Regarding Potential Impacts of a Nine Springs Watershed Study Conceptual Solutions on Park Owned Land
Thursday, May 14, 2026
- PLEASE TAKE NOTICE, there may be a quorum of the Commission of the Madison Metropolitan Sewerage District present starting at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, May 14, 2026, for a District event at the Madison Public Market. This event will take place in person at the Madison Public Market, 202 N First St, Madison, WI 53704. This event is by invitation only, and there will be no virtual option to attend. No Commission business or action will be taken at this meeting.
4:30pm Community Development Authority Virtual
- No Agenda
5:00pm Equal Opportunities Commission The Atrium Community Room
- State of DCR
- EOC Meeting – Introductions and Ice Breaker
- Overview of Robert’s Rules, Open Meetings and Public Records
- Roles and Responsibilities of the EOC per Ordinance Overview of EOD
- Appeals Process
- 2026-2027 Work Plan
5:30pm Alcohol License Review Committee Virtual, Madison Municipal Building
- Disciplinary Matter – Revocation Action Fusion Smoke & Spirits LLC • dba Fusion 36 S Bassett St • Agent: Jacob McRoberts Class A Beer, Class A Liquor Police Sector 404 (District 4)